Winnipeg sports news: the Winnipeg Jets trail the Chicago Blackhawks 3 to 0 after the first period at the United Center on Saturday afternoon, and captain Connor Bedard buried a power play goal with 3.5 seconds left in the frame to cap a nightmare opening 20 minutes for Winnipeg.
By Maplestime Sports Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | November 14, 2026
Sources: Sportradar live scoreboard, Chicago Blackhawks | Last updated: November 14, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Chicago leads Winnipeg 3 to 0 after the first period at the United Center on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Connor Bedard scored on the power play with 3.5 seconds left in the first period, assisted by Patrick Kane and Sam Rinzel.
- Tyler Bertuzzi opened the scoring 1:48 into the game and Anton Frondell made it 2 to 0 midway through the frame.
- Shots are tied 8 to 8, but Chicago scored on three of its best chances while Spencer Knight stopped all eight Winnipeg shots.
- Mark Scheifele is still stuck on 929 career points, one short of Dale Hawerchuk’s franchise record.
How the First Period Unfolded
Tyler Bertuzzi opened the scoring 1:48 into the first period, with assists from Oliver Moore and Connor Bedard, to give Chicago a 1 to 0 lead.
Anton Frondell then made it 2 to 0 midway through the frame, with Teuvo Teravainen picking up the assist.
Brayden Yager took a tripping penalty with 43 seconds left in the period, drawn by Bedard, which put Chicago on the power play.
Bedard finished the setup from Patrick Kane and Sam Rinzel with 3.5 seconds left, with 00:04 remaining on the clock, for a 3 to 0 Chicago lead. It was Bedard’s sixth goal of the season.
In goal, Stuart Skinner stopped 5 of 8 shots for Winnipeg, while Spencer Knight stopped all 8 shots he faced for Chicago.
What the Numbers Say
Shots are tied 8 to 8 after the first period, but the scoreboard tells a very different story, with Chicago turning its chances into three goals.
Winnipeg leads the hits 7 to 3, and Winnipeg also leads the faceoffs 14 to 5, but Chicago has the only goals that matter so far.
On the power play, Chicago is 1 for 1 after the Bedard goal, while Winnipeg is 0 for 0. The Jets arrived in Chicago with a record of 9 wins, 8 losses and 3 overtime losses, and their five game win streak is now on the line.
What Comes Next
The second period is still to come, and Winnipeg needs a fast response to get back into this game in Chicago. The Scheifele record chase continues, and the Jets will look to cut into the 3 to 0 lead before this one gets away from them.
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